Movie Details
Theatrical Release:May 7th, 2012
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Ciaran Moore
A Joyful Slog on the Web:Official Website
A Joyful Slog (2012)
DirectorJohn Breslin
1 hrMay 7th, 2012
Plot
A feature documentary about the Irish DIY and independent music scene tracing a history of bands labels designers zines music stores and venues crucial to this rich and extensive seam in the nations music culture Featuring a diverse crop of acts including Villagers Jape The Ambience Affair Kidd Blunt and Hands Up Who Wants To Die among many others as well as bloggers zinepublishers promoters and enthusiasts the 60 minute film connects the impact of Fugazis first gig in Ireland to the rise of a thriving indie mindset in music and the art events and writing integral to it A Joyful Slog was produced by Community of Independents a collection of videographers with an interest in documenting the bands and artists that make Dublin music scene unique Through gigs discussion programmes and regular interview and performance videos the group highlight the talent in Dublin pubs and venues
